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Many people consider Detroit the center of the automotive design universe because for all practical purposes it was invented here. There are those who argue that California may now be the center of advanced design considering how many studios are … Continue reading →

In the beginning, boxing fights continued until one fighter quit or was knocked out. Brutal but effective. In the 1920’s 15 rounds was adopted as the norm for championship fights. Still brutal. It was reduced to 12 rounds in 1982 … Continue reading →

Professional and student sketch-battlers will be vying for the title of World Champion Sketchmaster when the Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment™ presented by BASF comes to Detroit. The “Fight Club of Design” party features a live sketching competition, great music and greater … Continue reading →

There is no better place for a Sketch-battle, than a building made famous by rap battles, St Andrew’s Hall. On Tuesday, January 16th, 2018, designers from around the globe will compete against last year’s returning champion and the Las Vegas … Continue reading →

The past two years have seen the Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment™ organically grow from a small underground anti-black tie event to a design party so fun and over the top that even Jalopnik shows up to live stream! Hundreds of people came … Continue reading →

After many years of fantastic events at The Tangent Gallery, the Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment™ in Detroit moves to a new location for 2017. While we will miss the fantastic support we received and the perfect industrial vibe the Tangent provided, the … Continue reading →

For the first time ever, the Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment™ was held outside Detroit. To coincide with the 2016 LA Auto Show and to be part of AutomobilityLA, the entire Sketchbattle Team made the trip to the west coast. Brook, Judith, Frank, … Continue reading →